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In this conversation with Pallavi Mahidhara, an Indian-American pianist and mental health advocate. We explore the importance of mental health awareness in the performing arts, the challenges of traditional music education, and the journey of creating a podcast focused on these themes.

Pallavi shares her personal experiences and insights on self-care, discipline, and the connection between personal values and artistic identity, emphasizing the need for a supportive environment for musicians.

Explore more of guest's work:

https://www.pallavimahidhara.com/
https://theconsciousartist.substack.com/

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The recommendations in this episode:

• On Purpose, a podcast by Jay Shetty
• A Slight Change of Plans, a podcast by Dr. Maya Shankar

María Alejandra OFF-TOPIC es una plataforma para músicos, artistas y creativos independientes que explora el lado OFF-TOPIC de la música y la creatividad: https://linktr.ee/maofftopic

En este episodio, converso con Dalina Ugarte, una destacada violinista venezolana, sobre su trayectoria musical, la maternidad y cómo ha conciliado ambas facetas. Dalina comparte sus recuerdos musicales de la infancia, su decisión de dedicarse al violín, su experiencia estudiando en Viena y los desafíos que enfrentó durante la pandemia.

Explora más del trabajo del invitado: https://www.dalinaugarte.com/

Instagram: @ugartedalina

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Las recomendaciones en este episodio:

• The Fretless (grupo musical).
• Paul Desenne: Suite Venezolana. Dalina Ugarte & Alfredo Ovalles https://youtu.be/vcimR3mS3bc?si=1cpH9VymbeaPiCRv

María Alejandra OFF-TOPIC is a platform for independent musicians, artists and creatives that explores the OFF-TOPIC side of music and creativity: https://linktr.ee/maofftopic

In this episode with Anni Kallioniemi, a cellist and social media expert, we talk about the intersection of music and online presence. We discuss the importance of authenticity in branding, the challenges musicians face in self-promotion, and the evolution of social media in the music industry.

Explore more of guest's work: https://www.annigrid.com
@annigrid on Instagram.

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The recommendations in this episode:

• Book: The Hero and the Outlaw - Margaret Mark and Carol S. Pearson.
• Teatro alla Flopera (content creator).
• Thrilled to Announce (podcast).